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C# C# Basics (Retired) Console I/O Receiving Input

Brenden Seidel
Brenden Seidel
16,890 Points
Posted by Brenden Seidel
Brenden Seidel
16,890 Points

When I run the program in the console, it just returns a new line and doesn't prompt the questions put forth.

Here's my code:

class Program
{
    static void Main()
    {
        // Prompt user for minutes exercised 
        System.Console.Write("Enter how many minutes you exercised: ");
        string entry = System.Console.ReadLine();        

        // Add minutes exercised to total 
        // Display total minutes exercised to the screen 
        // Repeat until user quits    
    }
}

and here's the output:

treehouse:~/workspace$ mcs Program.cs                                                           
treehouse:~/workspace$ mono Program.exe                                                         
treehouse:~/workspace$

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

:point_right: Did you save your last edit before you compiled?

I'm guessing you may not have, because compiling this code should have produced a warning about assigning a variable that is not used later. And of course, running the compiled program should display your message.

In the workspace, look for a red dot next to the filename on the tab. It's a reminder that you have made changes that have not yet been saved.

Brenden Seidel
Brenden Seidel
16,890 Points
Brenden Seidel
Brenden Seidel
16,890 Points

Yep, that did it --- thanks!